The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2024.
In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:
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Preliminary May unemployment rates increased or stayed the same in nine metro areas over the month, and rates increased in 11 areas over the year;
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Preliminary May unemployment rates increased or stayed the same in 30 cities over the month, and rates increased or stayed the same in 29 cities over the year; and
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Preliminary May unemployment rates decreased or stayed the same in 49 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties over the month, and rates decreased or stayed the same in 23 counties over the year.
The data included in today’s release can be accessed here.
